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DARE TO CHOOSE GOD'S QUIET LOVE TODAY

It takes practice to change how we’ve been trained to be: planning for tomorrow and getting things done. We have to be intentional to stop and listen to God’s voice.

Love is intentional. Love is quiet. This quieter Voice is calling us to stop — stop worrying and planning for tomorrow as a way of distraction and procrastination — and listen to what He has to say to us today.

This Voice is kinder. More loving than all the voices that push us, rush us, and criticize us. This Voice wants to provide just what we need this very moment. And calls us to trust Him beyond what we can’t see ahead.

This is hard. Because we are used to providing for ourselves. It’s how we’ve been conditioned to do in this world. Being busy instead of beloved.

But, even among our doubts, a Gentle Voice continues whispering —

You were made for more.

Dare to be my beloved. Today.

A Window to the Soul

This Voice is Jesus. Jesus calls us to choose the quiet — where we can stop long enough to hear His whispers of love for you. And me.

Like a window that opens to the soul, quiet is our invitation to God. To welcome Him into our today.

In moments of quiet, we realize how much — we need to rest and feel God’s touch. today.

We miss the voice of a good friend we’ve wanted to call for a while. today.

We may need to let go of something big . . . so we say yes to something small but good for our soul. today.

We may we need to forgive ourselves and begin anew again. today.

Listen

In moments of quiet, Jesus whispers —

You don’t have to be strong. You can be loved.

You don’t have to know the way ahead. I do.

Hold onto Me. I’m holding onto you.

Tomorrow will come and I will be there with you.

I will quiet you by my love.

Like manna falling from My heart into your hands,

My words will always find its way in you.

Today.

Choose Instead

So choose the quiet.

When you come to a fork in the road in the day — between choosing the quiet or filling it up, by performing, pleasing, or disappearing — stop.

Choose what’s harder, but more soul filling.

Enjoy something no one would be able to point at it and say, “Look. She did something.”

Choose instead to be loved.

Let God love you. Choose the quiet.

Stop and Pause

Stop and pause right now. Dare to let God’s One Word fall on your heart, quiet like sweet rain.

Be the Beloved. Listen as He whispers — I love you.

“The Lord your God is in your midst. He will take great delight in you; 

He will quiet you by his love.” {Zephaniah 3:17}

What words of love is God whispering to you today?

How can you choose the quiet today?

by Bonnie Gray, the Faith Barista, author of Finding Spiritual Whitespace, serving up encouragement for your soul and your journey.

PRAYING FOR OUR BROTHERS & SISTERS

Health, Wisdom, Strength

And pray in the spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints. Ephesians 6:18

Leta Benefiel
Lucy Brooks
DeVries daughter, Jill
LaReign Hodges - needs wounds to heal

Betty Hyta  
Larry Largent - lung exrays
Patty Marillo - prayers for strength

Doreen Riordan's daughter, Karen
Carol Smoke - continue to pray for energy

Serena Williams - back pain severe